Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Best smart thermostats in 2025
Here are the best smart thermostats that will intelligently heat and cool your home and save you money.
I've been using this robot vacuum for 4 months, and it's shockingly good at picking up pet hair from my dog and 2 cats
A splurge robot vacuum actually worth the price
Best smart air conditioners in 2025
The best smart air conditioners fit in your window and can be controlled from your smartphone or with Alexa and Google Assistant.
Arlo's cheapest home security cameras just got a big upgrade for Apple users
Arlo's Essential home security cameras now work with Apple Home.
I just tried out the Fellow Espresso Series 1, and now I need to make space in my kitchen
I tried out the new Fellow Espresso Series 1 espresso machine, which is available for preorder starting today (April 22). Here's what I thought.
Best drones in 2025
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.
Best electric scooters for kids in 2025: A buying guide for parents
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
The best digital photo frames in 2025
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
I just tested this digital photo frame — and it's the one I'd give to my mom for Mother's Day
The Aura Aspen is one of the best digital photo frames we've tested, offering a bright display, easy setup and unlimited cloud storage.
I went hands-on with the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, and it's a real nostalgia trip
Not yet ratedI tried out the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, which will definitely appeal to fans, despite its price
Trump tariffs — I looked at 200 popular products on Amazon to see which ones have the biggest price hikes
Trump's tariffs don't go into effect until April 9, but have they already started to affect consumer prices? I looked at 200 popular products on Amazon to find out.
Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event recap — all the big AI news and announcements
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th birthday with an anniversary Copilot Event today — follow along with us live.
I just went hands-on with the new Microsoft Copilot — 3 features that impress me most
I went hands-on with Copilot's newest features. Here's the three that stood out the most.
'The Accountant 2' trailer with Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal looks like an amazing sequel to my favorite guilty pleasure action thriller
"The Accountant 2" just released new footage with more Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal
Best budget electric bikes in 2025
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
Segway just announced preorders for its new commuter scooter — here's how to get $250 off
Segway launched preorders for the Kickscooter F3, and for a limited time, you can get $250 off its regular price.
The best smart locks in 2025
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2025
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.
Google kills off Nest Protect, partners with First Alert for new smart smoke detector
Google is ending sales of the Nest Protect smart smoke detector, and partnering with First Alert for a new model.
I used ChatGPT to help me win at Wordle — here's what happened
Can AI help improve your Wordle strategy? I used ChatGPT to find out.
Segway recalls 220,000 electric scooters - what to do if yours is on the list
Segway is recalling around 220,000 of its electric scooters that can fold accidentally while riding. Here's how to get yours fixed.
Is a $200 pepper grinder worth it? I tested the Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon for two weeks to find out.
Should you spend $200 on a pepper grinder? I tried one to find out.
